Navy Patrol Bombing Squadrons 102/14 Association

Gathering of Eagles

The Eagles gather, once young, brave Eagles that on wings of steel soared high and roamed wide in troubled skies, now older and fewer with each passing year.

Where have the years gone? Wasn't it just yesterday that they were mere boys so proud in their Aviator's greens with wings of gold?

The years may have dimmed the eyes, but not the memories. Memories of a time when living from day to day, seemingly suspended infinitely between life and death, time and time again hurtling skyward in machines with engines throbbing to the beat of their pounding hearts, a bond of camaraderie was welded never to be broken.

Once again together, they relive the fleeting moments of glory. Once again they hear the roar of engines, the whirr of propellers, and the creaking and groaning of lumbering giants lifting off soggy coral runways.

The names of comrades fallen from the sky are never mentioned, but not forgotten. For though they are absent, they are forever bound to them.

Yes, the Eagles gather, no longer young but still proud, fewer with each passing year.

Written by Ambrose G. Dell, Lt. U.S.N.R., Ret.
"Dedicated to Navy Bombing Squadron VPB-102"
April 8, 1982

PENSACOLA, FL 1944	AMBROSE DELL Born 07/06/1921 CICERO, IL Died 03/16/1994 COCONUT CREEK, FL
	Rank LT
	Service Dates 08/1942 - 07/1964
	Service Branch USNR

A Special Presentation
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"Anchors Aweigh" By the U.S. Navy Band
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